Argentina beat Nigeria in an eventful Group D decider at the Saint Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday night, with Lionel Messi finally getting off the mark at Russia 2018.
The South Americans looked all set to crash out after his opening goal was cancelled out in the second half by a Victor Moses penalty.
A draw would have taken the Super Eagles through to the last 16 at Argentina’s expense and Odion Ighalo had two great chances to win it for them.
But Marcos Rojo’s late winner swung it Argentina’s way and, to Diego Maradona’s delight, they will face France in Kazan on Saturday while the Nigerians are out of the competition.
On a topsy turvy night, these were the best tweets and jokes from Nigeria 1-2 Argentina at Russia 2018:
https://twitter.com/officialdaddymo/status/1011669586826092544
We know our goal keeper is 19.
This commentator should shut up about it abeg. #NGAARG— Berry (@k8rinnee) June 26, 2018
Uzoho is 19 and playing in a World Cup match. When I was 19 I was trying not to get fingered by my bf in a McDonald’s drive-thru. #NGAARG
— Isabela Barbosa (@IzzyBarb0sa) June 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/badgalmaddie_/status/1011675560404226054
Ahmed Musa we are waiting #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/7AH2w9ATbn
— IKU BABA YEYE (@Yommie_Scream) June 26, 2018
Ya'll acting like the Supereagles are going to lose……..RELAAAAXXX #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/U3QFjc9Tbi
— _Passer-by__ (@lowk3yself) June 26, 2018
The Nigerian Prayer Warriors come thru again! #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/dcrclmL0wc
— QuarterMill Records (@QuarterMillRec) June 26, 2018
Our God of second half!!!!!!! He is with us!!!!! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🦅🦅🦅 #NGAARG
— Ric Hassani (@RicHassani) June 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/badgalmaddie_/status/1011690025464008706
When Messi trying to pass through Nigeria defenders 😂😂 #NGAARG #الارجنتين_نيجيريا pic.twitter.com/pMCqpWfsqz
— – سسييعيود . (@Skhh1471) June 26, 2018
Argentina lead and Maradona ever the diplomat. #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/NDmAgOc5G3
— Danny Baker (@prodnose) June 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/don_whalex/status/1011697125061726208
https://twitter.com/badgalmaddie_/status/1011697580689051648
https://twitter.com/OsasCruz/status/1011697722884284416
Been a nerd I didn’t think I would enjoy the football but I am…. a lot #footballmoviemoments #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/PoZS7t1Cao
— Johnny's Stuff 🐢🧐🦆🦒 (@Johnnyfunkopops) June 26, 2018
Useless pig. Stupid cat. #NGAARG
— Ebuka Akara (@ebuka_akara) June 26, 2018
A short story of Nigerians during the match #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/zVbBLKiKvG
— Igbo Wolf©️ (@Chris_Goth) June 26, 2018
The ones I'm feeling pain for the most are those that were waiting to go and collect free pizza at dominoes tomorrow.#NGAARG
— DAMILOLA (@mrDianose) June 26, 2018
Are we still voting Musa for President?? #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/acCdvAjZnK
— Toluwani (@toolzofficial_) June 26, 2018
By tomorrow I don't want to see any world cup advert or Super Eagles or issa goal song playing or anything related.
After tonight's heart break, I want to move on with my life. #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/dm5gmoNIEx
— A Random Guy (@WaaleBlaze) June 26, 2018
Buhari we need public holiday tomorrow abeg. I need time to repackage my heart #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/3ICArGIKcR
— Your Guy (@IbkThePlug) June 26, 2018
"Am called Chinedu, and am African"
Hello Chinedu #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/qQApL2jXMB
— Jon ryans™ (@QuteJR) June 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/Marapolsa/status/1011708130449874945
At least our jersey will always be remembered#NGAARG pic.twitter.com/waAiDY3kas
— valking♔ (@_valking) June 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/Jokunle/status/1011705967292055552
https://twitter.com/JohnOdedeji/status/1011707151037890566
Now that Nigeria is out of World Cup, Nike should just collect the jerseys back and keep it in a museum. We will keep the jerseys till football players arise in Nigeria. #NGAARG
— Mr Josh (@sire_liljosh) June 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/GreatGracious/status/1011703433039089664
When you present him with a clear opportunity to score goal. #NGAARG #ARGNIG
Ighalo: pic.twitter.com/5zVCpAZTnQ
— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR) (@Rouvafe) June 26, 2018
I think African teams should now boycott 2022 @FIFAWorldCup due to the injustices we've seen since yesterday #NGAARG
— Kibor 🇰🇪🇰🇪 (@BlueBor_K) June 26, 2018
SARS.
Fulani Herdsmen.
Buhari's Government.
Boko Haram.
Now Super EaglesGod what have we done to deserve all these discomfort? #NGAARG
— Iyá Lájè Of Lagos (@newscantell) June 26, 2018
Ighalo should better go to china from russia oh. #NGAARG #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/OFtOXVCCxR
— Akeenzy The Cool Dhardy™ 🇳🇬 (@iam_akeenzy) June 26, 2018
Na how we go take beat Ighalo for airport till e confess say e collect bribe from Argentina.#NGAARG pic.twitter.com/MV23HzERGg
— Man United in Pidgin (@ManUtdInPidgin) June 26, 2018
I think Nigeria should be sold and distributed among Africa #NGAARG
— rocweladjei (@shann___xx) June 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/badgalmaddie_/status/1011701943964717056
#NGAARG
But the pig promised us semi final na pic.twitter.com/moL0apG3yy— ♚ Ugℓу Nαke∂ Gυу (@t_riumphant) June 26, 2018
The referee didn’t use his head #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/OLFrR8uYV2
— JOKUNLE (@Jokunle) June 26, 2018
First time Messi is carried by the Argentina team, literally. #ARG #WorldCup #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/TDHZEicLur
— 9GAG Football ⚽ (@9GAGFootball) June 26, 2018
No artificial Happiness today.
World cup is over for Super Eagles.
Let's return to facing the monumental problems facing Nigeria as a country. #NGAARG— Mr Stanley Nwabia (@MrStanleyNwabia) June 26, 2018
Even Brazil is Struggling With Jesus and you think Nigeria can do something with only moses😂#NGAARG
— Two Terty (@Two_Terty) June 26, 2018